EXPERIENCE
ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Cheil North America
Client: Samsung
JUL ’24 - present
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ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
The Mixx, NYC
Client: Johnson & Johnson Vision
MAY ’22 - APR ’23
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ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Rate, Chicago
MAR ’21 - MAR ’22
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SR CREATIVE
Burrell, Critical Mass, Dentsu, Energy BBDO, FCB, Havas, Leo Burnett, Ogilvy, OLIVER, Ten35
Freelance ’01-’05, ’08-'21
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SR AD
Abelson Taylor, Chicago
Clients: Takeda, Amgen, Astellas
MAY ’05 - NOV ’07
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AD
Mobium, Chicago
Client: Motorola
JUN ’00 - JUN ’01
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CRAFT
Miami Ad School, Atlanta | Art Direction
The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign | BS Advertising
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HEART
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Taproot Foundation
Probono Creative
Nonprofit Clients: Children’s Home + Aid, Kohl Children’s Museum, Blue Bear School of Music
MAR ’15 - JUN ’17, DEC ’19
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EPIC
Probono Creative
Nonprofit Client: We All Code
SEP ’19 - DEC ’19
WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER
Drum Award, 2021, Best Content Marketing ROI/Measurement Program for Midol Live Life M-Powered
Effie Finalist, 2021, Midol Brand Relaunch
New York Festivals Shortlist 2021, Midol M-Powered
The Drum Chip Shop Award Finalist for Best Stunt, 2021
The Boom List, talent feature May 2019
GDUSA Digital Print Cover Honorable Mention, 2018
GDUSA American Graphic Design Award, 2016, 2017
Amplifier Foundation Hear Our Voice Exhibit, 2017
The Big Ad Gig Winner, 2016
The 3% Conference Freelancer Scholarship Award, 2016
GRAPHIS Silver, 2016
GRAPHIS Merit, 2016
Ad Age Creative for a Cause Finalist, 2015
Featured in PRINT’s 59 Magnificent Poster Designs, 2015
PRINT Regional Design Annual, 2014
HOW Promotion & Marketing Design Award - Self-Promotion Superheroes Issue, 2014
HOW Blog Spotlight, 2014
Rx Club Award of Excellence, 2006, 2007, 2008
Rx Club Silver, 2006, 2007
Medical Marketing Association IN-AWE Gold, 2007
Pharmaceutical Executive Ad Star, 2007
NY Festivals Global Awards Finalist, 2006
CLASSY
Chicago Portfolio School
Instructor
2021, 2022
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Jury, American Advertising Awards, AAF Lexington, 2024
Jury, The One Club, Next Creative Leaders Competition, 2021
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Executive Board Member, 2024
Member, 2021 – present
Midwest Rose of the Year, 2021
G.R.O.W.T.H Initiative, Art Direction Moderator: Creative Lead 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
10-week virtual agency program providing probono work for nonprofits:
Pinayista, CoolxDad, HBCUs Outside, Crossroads Theatre
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Mentor / Portfolio Reviewer / Judge
Camp ADventure, VCU Ad Club virtual summer internship, 2020
Speed Mentoring
Toni, a safe space for Black women in advertising + marketing social group, 2020
Mentorship Matchmaking, 2021
AMANDA IS AN ADVERTISING ART DIRECTOR
Amanda believes a big idea is the backbone of an advertising campaign.
She adds critical thinking + a strategic approach to the work. Presents a point of view and carries out a vision like a pro. She has a keen eye for aesthetics. and loves simplicity. Amanda is meticulous with her craft, skillful as well as tuned-in to culture. She respects the symbiotic client partnership and builds trust quickly.
With over 15 years of versatile advertising and marketing experience elevating brands, Amanda has concepted, designed, branded, pitched, launched, and led on creative work servicing b2c, b2b, healthcare, and nonprofit clients.
Amanda has produced integrated advertising and cohesive campaigns for niche audiences and for general audiences, for young audiences and for older audiences, for specialized content and uncomplicated content. Whatever the ask, Amanda’s line of sight is on how to connect the brand to the consumer. She has the most fun when she plays with color, typography, and stunning visuals attached to copy that reeks of attitude.
She’s driven to create inclusive, authentic, and human-centered work.
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Proud Miami Ad School + University of Illinois alum. Chicago native.